Dance Education and Responsible Citizenship : Promoting Civic Engagement Through Effective Dance Pedagogies

Originally published as a special issue of the __Journal of Dance Education__, this collection brings together a number of insightful chapters which explore themes relating to responsible citizenship within dance education. Presenting research, scholarship, experiences, and pedagogical approaches from national and international contexts, and diverse educational settings, the chapters included in this book demonstrate how the study of dance requires students to develop a clear sense of self- and group-responsibility. Including high-level contributions from a range of researchers, educators, and dance instructors, the volume investigates how research and instruction can contribute to building communities; and ensure that dance education reacts to shifting social, political, and cultural norms. Responsible citizenship and civic engagement are examined in relation to course content, pedagogical approaches, systemic practices, and cultural assumptions. This valuable collection of diverse and insightful chapters will be of great interest to researchers, post-graduate academics, teachers and instructors in the fields of dance and teacher education. Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Table of contents List of Contributors Introduction: A Call to Action: Dance Education and Responsible Citizenship 1 Arts Education and Citizenship: A Pedagogical Framework A Proposed Framework for Arts Education Arts Education Goals Examples of Classroom Practice See and Be Seen Listen to Others Honor Spaces and Bodies Connect Arts Creations to a Larger World Center the Work and Decenter the Student Recognize Stories, Ideas, and People Methodology Social Justice and Aesthetic Education Aesthetic Education as Cognition Aesthetic Education and Empathy Aesthetic Education and Citizenship Conclusion References 2 Teaching African Dances as Civic Engagement: Pedagogic Perspectives of Teachers of African Dances in North America... Re/Telling African Stories: Do Teachers of African Dances Have a Role to Play? Conceptualizing the Research Questions: An Autoethnographic Search Understanding Perspectives Through Dance: Some Literary Viewpoints Teaching African Dances as a Transformative and Acculturative Experience: A Theoretical Consideration Research Methods and Data Analysis Research Participants Data Collection Methods Data Analysis Presentation and Discussion of Findings The Need for Teaching African Dances as Civic Engagement Cultivating Civic Understanding: What Can Teaching African Dances Do? Fostering Civic Understanding Through Embodied Dance Experiences and Stories Deepening Civic Understanding Through Dialogues: Why the Learners’ Questions Matter Negotiating Civic Understanding Through Dance: The Learning and Teaching Challenges Conclusion ORCID References 3 COLLABORATION An Activity of Responsible Citizenship What and Where is Collaborative Dance Making? Rehearsal as a Pedagogical Space Thinking Together Relational Being and Dialogue Listening and Being Present Voice and Bodying A Pedagogy of Responsible Citizenship The Way Forward Notes References 4 Laying New Ground: Uprooting White Privilege and Planting Seeds of Equity and Inclusivity The Power of Language and Terminology Curriculum and Pedagogy Evaluation, Values, and Aesthetics: A Laban Lens Administration in Education Implementation in Policy and Curriculum Implementation in Pre-K–12 Schools Implementation in Higher Education Conclusion References 5 Reframing Dance Appreciation and Dance History to Teach Social Responsibility Previous Approaches A New Framework References 6 Comm(unity): Promoting Civic Engagement in a Modern Dance Performance Course A Look into the Curriculum Exploration and Empowerment Creative Community Projects Encouraging Civic Engagement ORCID References 7 Circle of Love: A Message from Hip Hop The Circle Pedagogy Expression: Opening Circle Activity Reflection Expression: Breaking Dance Technique and History Detection: What Can We Do with Hip Hop Lessons? Reflection and Expression Reflection: Agency Classroom Reflection Conclusion Notes References Index Originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Dance Education, this collection brings together a number of insightful chapters which explore themes relating to responsible citizenship within dance education.0Presenting research, scholarship, experiences, and pedagogical approaches from national and international contexts, and diverse educational settings, the chapters included in this book demonstrate how the study of dance requires students to develop a clear sense of self- and group-responsibility. Including high-level contributions from a range of researchers, educators, and dance instructors, the volume investigates how research and instruction can contribute to building communities; and ensure that dance education reacts to shifting social, political, and cultural norms. Responsible citizenship and civic engagement are examined in relation to course content, pedagogical approaches, systemic practices, and cultural assumptions. This valuable collection of diverse and insightful chapters will be of great interest to researchers, post-graduate academics, teachers and instructors in the fields of dance and teacher education In this book, authors discuss themes related to responsible citizenship within dance education by sharing their research, scholarship, experiences, and pedagogical approaches.